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Hawaii golfers tee it up for a shot at the US men's and women's Open
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Punahou standout Mariel Galdiano is set to make her sixth start in the US Women’s Open this year after winning her qualifier at Soboba Springs Golf Club in California. The Buff ‘N Blue alumna finished the weekend at 2-under-par, locking up one of two qualifying...
Thursday Weather - Winds pick up, limited windward showers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Trade winds will strengthen today, then become breezy Friday through the weekend. Clouds and showers will favor typical windward slopes, with an increase in showers expected this weekend through the first half of next week as a disturbance aloft passes overhead.
Potential pay increases addressed by Honolulu City Council
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Resolutions over how the salary commission determines pay raises for city employees were discussed at Thursday's Honolulu City Council meeting. Its been a hot topic since the commission recommended a 64% raise last year for council members.
Advocates: Financial hardship can aggravate mental illness, but there’s help for those in crisis
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This Mental Health Awareness Month, advocates are urging to consider how financial stress can aggravate mental illness. Their message comes in the wake of the Manoa tragedy and as Lahaina wildfire survivors continue to try to rebuild their lives. For the Culhane family, the loss of their...
Monk seal Kaiwi gives birth to new pup at Kaimana Beach
HONOLULU (Island News) -- There's a new Hawaiian monk seal pup on the south shores of Oahu!. This is Kaiwi's third time giving birth at Kaimana Beach. Photographer Eric Kabik sent photos of the new pup to Island News.
Hawaii beach volleyball lands on All-Big West teams, Silberstein named Co-Coach of the Year
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Big West announced their All-Conference honors for beach volleyball on Thursday with the University of Hawaii scattered across the board. For the second time in three seasons, head coach Evan Silberstein has been named Co-Coach of the Year. Four pairs in the UH lineup also earned...
Langer Ritte Named Branch Manager
Since last August, the Molokai Public Library has been without a branch manager. The task of running the library has fallen on the shoulders of its capable, dedicated staff, and especially those of substitute librarian Mia Langer Ritte. As of April 16, Langer Ritte is now the full-time branch manager of the Molokai Public Library.
HPD to set up impaired driver checkpoints through June
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department will set up impaired driver checkpoints across Oahu starting Wednesday. It’s part of the ongoing efforts to reduce the number of traffic injuries and deaths. HPD says it will set up checkpoints at various locations and times from May 1 through June...
Architect and artist Hitoshi Hida's new book brings Kaimukī history to life
The sleepy town of Kaimukī comes alive through the ink sketches of retired G-70 architect Hitoshi Hida. He moved to Hawaiʻi with his family from Hiroshima, Japan, in 1961. The McKinley High School graduate went on to earn his architecture degree at the University of Hawaiʻi. Hida...
Things to do on O‘ahu in May 2024
One of the bestselling musicians of all time thanks to hits like “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” James Taylor has been performing since the 1960s. Expect to hear songs from his latest Grammy Award-winning album, American Standard. $69.50 and up, Blaisdell Arena,...
City Council updates Oahu’s wildfire risk and preparedness
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Lahaina was top of mind as City Council discussed Oahu’s wildfire risk and preparedness Thursday afternoon on May 2. First responders and city officials emphasized communication between departments during evacuations from the field to dispatch to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and senior leaders, according to Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Director, […]
Winners announced for the 2024 Lei Contest at the 96th Lei Day Celebration
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Mayor Rick Blangiardi, alongside the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), extended their congratulations to the winners of the Lei Contest, a highlight of the 96th Lei Day Celebration at Kapi‘olani Park. Melvin “Moki” Tracy Labra is the recipient of the prestigious Mayor’s Grand...
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